PWL 0 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I just saw muikabochi's thread on Nikko and it looks lovely. I'm really keen to see some decent temples when I am in Japan but wondering where might be good. I'm sure Kyoto is, but it isn't really in the region I am planning on going to and would be a trip. So I'm wondering which temples/areas you like and would recommend? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
PWL 0 Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 Just to add - not sure exactly where to go yet but was thinking probably some of the main resort places on Honshu. Nikko seems fairly simple to get to from Tokyo for a short trip. That kind of thing is fine. Link to post Share on other sites
happyhappy 0 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I love both Nikko and Kyoto, they are quite different though. Will you be staying/based in Tokyo? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 If you are in Tokyo then Kamakura is just "down the road". One train line straight into the ancient capital, its like a smaller verson of Kyoto, not quite as grand but there are some cool Shrines and Temples Link to post Share on other sites
Ezorisu 0 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Yeah, Kamakura and Nikko if you're in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Nikko takes a little longer to get to (get on the Tobu railway company's express from Asakusa to Nikko for the fastest access - local Tobu train or JR train is slow!). You could almost do a day-and-a-half in Kamakura: It's pretty difficult to see everything in one day. Link to post Share on other sites
PWL 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 Kamakura looks interesting and close to Tokyo too. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Never been there must put it on the list. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Decent temples !? that's a new one.... I wonder what it means Tohoku, Hokuliku areas are great ! Link to post Share on other sites
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